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Lets see your new tool
I just bought a rivet tool to install a soft top. What'd you pick up lately?
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got me a full size floor jack, pair of stands, and a creeper on sale at sears for 115 :D
sale ended yesterday |
Originally Posted by y8s
(Post 271)
I hear quality control at MFz is going to be much tighter than at MT.net.
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Im thinking about picking up a scissor lift from HF....any thoughts? A buddy has the Snap-On version and its helpful. The HF version can be had for around $1k.
What it looks like with sporty vehicle on it :p http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1278641890.jpg |
I don't know if I would get under a HF scissor lift, I'd spend a little extra and get something with a brand name and a good reputation.
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Personally I dont think I would trust something like that from HB. I do have one of their aluminum floor jacks, but I never get under the car withOut jackstands.
I did just trade in my worn out Craftsman screw drivers, life time warranty FTW |
Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 346)
I don't know if I would get under a HF scissor lift, I'd spend a little extra and get something with a brand name and a good reputation.
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the HF lift being built at the same plant as a few other more expensive brands. These lifts do have lock outs that stop it from falling if the hydraulics fail. The snap-on version is like 4x the price. Arghhhhhh. |
I just bought a new in/lb torque wrenceh and safety wire pliars from HF to assemble my Wilwood brake kit. Go me.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 238)
I just bought a rivet tool to install a soft top. What'd you pick up lately?
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I recently bought the 1/2" electric impact wrench from HF to do my suspension. What a time saver, it's big but there was no bolt that it couldn't handle. When this breaks I'll get another.
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Just got one of these so I can haxx0r3d on t3h obdII
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312427119 |
Originally Posted by sixshooter
(Post 386)
I used a ball peen hammer and a hand sledge as my hammer and dolly for the top rivets. It worked great. I'm curious about this tool you speak of. Link?
Here's how it works: |
Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
(Post 1415)
Here it is, I got it at HomeDepot for $10 and I'd recommend it for anyone putting a convertible top on a frame. The bigger tip that comes with the tool fits the rivets that come with the Robbins top.
Here's how it works: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bGAiC0_i_k |
We just used a hand rivet tool like in the video for y8s top. $7-10 at your hardware store.
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Originally Posted by Full_Tilt
(Post 1413)
Just got one of these so I can haxx0r3d on t3h obdII
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1312427119 |
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This is the newest. 7"-8" Starret caliper for setting preload on carrier bearings.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1313249071 |
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I got a Rigid JobMax multi tool with all the heads. The ratchet head isn't really good for much, but it makes dropping the splash shield an extremely quick job. It's also good for speeding up finger tightening. The oscillating saw is good enough to cut IC piping, and aluminum strips for making all sorts of brackets. The impact driver works amazingly well for the size of the unit, made drilling holes for FM frame rails install a breeze. The regular drill head works well for what it is as well. I just bought a propane torch too, didn't realize these things were so cheap, easy to use, and very useful too for loosening stubborn bolts.
I only have 1 picture of my friend using it in a very non OSHA approved manner. But this thing has been proving itself more and more useful. https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1315529727 |
Originally Posted by bigx5murf
(Post 3923)
I got a Rigid JobMax multi tool with all the heads. The ratchet head isn't really good for much, but it makes dropping the splash shield an extremely quick job. It's also good for speeding up finger tightening. The oscillating saw is good enough to cut IC piping, and aluminum strips for making all sorts of brackets. The impact driver works amazingly well for the size of the unit, made drilling holes for FM frame rails install a breeze. The regular drill head works well for what it is as well. I just bought a propane torch too, didn't realize these things were so cheap, easy to use, and very useful too for loosening stubborn bolts.
I only have 1 picture of my friend using it in a very non OSHA approved manner. But this thing has been proving itself more and more useful. [IMG]pic[/IMG] Here is to hoping he keeps all his junk in place. I got a few new tools, I will post them up later tonight/tomorrow, with a new How-To for valve reshimming. |
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My new tools:
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1316007022 And this was just ridiculous ---- I found at Target: https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1316007022 |
Originally Posted by Track
(Post 4125)
haha, I am sure we all love to stick rotating things between our legs...but I think we really should leave that to the women!
Here is to hoping he keeps all his junk in place. I got a few new tools, I will post them up later tonight/tomorrow, with a new How-To for valve reshimming. |
Originally Posted by bigx5murf
(Post 4209)
The saw doesn't rotate, it cuts by vibrating, which is even more like a dildo.
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http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...rsus-the-world
thats the best article I've found on it. It's kind of expensive to buy all the different heads, but still much cheaper than buying each tool individually. That's why I called it a multi-tool. I've got all the attachments except the auto-hammer one. |
New Tool in the Box
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I purchased this handy little tool to assist in holding the cam gears in place with getting my timing belt replaced.
https://www.miataforumz.com/attachme...ine=1320706429 Not the cheapest tool in the box but far from the most expensive... |
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